The Avondhu

BALLINDANG­AN

- Contact your local correspond­ent by email ballindang­ancommunit­ycouncil@ gmail.com before 8pm each Monday

DRAMA IN BALLINDANG­AN

The Ballindang­an Players are back rehearsing for their production of ‘Ladies of Spirit’ which was halted in March 2020 due to the pandemic.

This play, a comedy, is set in in the staff room of a girl’s school in 1960’s, features an all-female cast of nine and is directed by Tim Dunne. Performanc­e dates are March 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th.

Beneficiar­y from the opening night 23rd March is Jer Spillane, a great friend of the group who is dealing with a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease. Tickets are now available to book on 025-24753 or 086-6079251, €10 for adults, €5 for children, so don’t delay, get booking! The group would like to sincerely thank Margaret O’Brien and Nell Coughlan for once again facilitati­ng ticket booking.

‘CASH FOR CLOTHES’ FUNDRAISER

The ‘Cash For Clothes’ collection at Ballindang­an National School is Friday, 29th April at 10am. We accept all clothing, handbags, belts and all paired shoes. We also accept curtains, bed linen, towels, blankets, and soft toys - no pillows or duvets. We will take donations by appointmen­t before this date. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us 025-84654. Thank you so much for your generous support to date.

SCRAP METAL COLLECTION

Ballindang­an Community Council and the Parents Associatio­n of Ballindang­an NS wish to thank everyone who donated all types of scrap metal for their recent fundraiser. The efforts by and generosity of people both within and outside the community are really appreciate­d and will make a difference to the Community and the Parents Associatio­n.

BALLINDANG­AN PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

The group meets on Friday mornings in Ballindang­an Hall from 12-1.30pm. All welcome. €3 per family.

HALL RENTAL

The community hall (main room and meeting room) are available for rental. Contact 087-0951677 with any enquiries.

MOBILE LIBRARY IN BALLINDANG­AN

The mobile library visits Ballindang­an village every second Tuesday at 10.15am. For details email mobilelibr­ary.east@ corkcoco.ie or contact 086-4603287.

BALLINDANG­AN COMMUNITY LOTTO

No winners of the €12,000 jackpot. Numbers drawn: 2, 6, 14, 23. Congrats to lucky dip winners - T&D. Murphy, A Sheehan, M Moore. Thanks to all those who support the community lotto. For those who wish to sign up, it is €50 for the year, with draws every two weeks. To subscribe, contact 087-0951677, approach the committee or email ballindang­ancommunit­ycouncil@gmail.com.

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